Is Hindu way of life more flexible than others?

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Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations. The recent past has witnessed some hardening of religious stances. However, unlike other religions where many customs are mandatory, the Hindu way of life is comparatively flexible, with people of different regions follow variable customs and traditions. I have just read a book HINDU RITES, RITUALS, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS by a globe-trotting Indian author PREM BHALLA and published by PUSTAK MAHAL in India. The author has taken a holistic view of life - certainly not intended to promote Hindu or Hinduism - and explains that a monotonous way of doing things could bring boredom. He further says that the vividness observed in the Hindu scriptures is meant to ensure that in the hustle and bustle of daily life in this materialistic world, people do not lose sight of the spiritual goals - to achieve complete contentment in life. If Hinduism offers humanity this much without expecting anything in return, I believe proponents of every religion should read the above or similar kind of book and borrow good ideas from it. And vice-versa too. I would appreciate enlightened views of the readers on this.